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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (98元) | 45元 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (63元) | 33元 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (34元) | 15元 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (9元) | 15元 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (27元) | 15元 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (16元) | 8元 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (52元) | 53元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (14元) | 14元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (10元) | 5.97元 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (10元) | 4.95元 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (53元) | 111元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.86 (14元) | 7元 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (10元) | 13元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,276 (9,907元) | 8,861元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €903 (7,010元) | 4,619元 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €134 (1,041元) | 639元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €804 (6,243元) | 5,049元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €606 (4,703元) | 2,869元 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (835元) | 402元 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (192元) | 94元 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €346 (2,686元) | 2,419元 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (840元) | 696元 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.83 (37元) | 36元 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (79元) | 44元 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (635元) | 511元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (229元) | 242元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (680元) | 659元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (909元) | 656元 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,447 (182,003元) | 134,043元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (12元) | 7元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (278元) | 145元 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (52元) | 30元 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (66元) | 37元 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (579元) | 468元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.39 (34元) | 54元 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.11 (24元) | 41元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (21元) | 31元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (16元) | 9元 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (13元) | 12元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (128元) | 60元 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (278元) | 170元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (137元) | 99元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (665元) | 1,107元 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (501元) | 395元 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (69元) | 68元 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (12元) | 33元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.10 (40元) | 29元 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (3,363元) | 3,258元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (1.28元) | 0.29元 | + 343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (484元) | 320元 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (42元) | 22元 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 39% more expensive than in China
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